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Tim Sherwood has some extra quality in his Spurs ranks (Picture: Getty)

Tottenham are usually big players in any transfer window but here are four players currently out on loan who could step into the first-team squad in the future.

Jake Livermore
Spurs through and through, he has been on loan with Hull all season where he has been earning rave reviews. Spurs are well equipped with combative midfielders but with Etienne Capoue appearing surplus to requirements, there could still be space for him in Tim Sherwood’s plans if he does not move to Humberside on a permanent basis.

Tom Carroll
England Under-21 international Carroll is helping former manager Harry Redknapp guide QPR towards an immediate return to the Premier League. A skilful play-maker, he is highly regarded at Tottenham who have refused to turn his move to Loftus Road into a permanent one. Needs to add some muscle and physical presence to his game but is tipped to enjoy an immense future.

Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Danny Rose has yet to make the left-back berth his own at White Hart Lane and Assou-Ekotto could be recalled to nail down that position once again. He fell out with previous manager Andre Villas-Boas and would have a clean slate with new boss Sherwood but appears to have no desire to return to north London.

Ryan Fredericks
He has just joined Millwall on loan to continue his improvement at right-back and made an immediate impact by scoring the winner in his debut for the Lions. His only first-team appearance this season was an impressive one in the Europa League where he displayed plenty of pace and attacking flair. Could eventually be a useful alternative if Kyle Walker needs a rest in cup competitions.